New Oriental Express Booking Process Official Channels and Registration Steps
How to purchase tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train? In 2026, tickets for the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Tour Train must be booked through the railway-certified regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚞 2026 New Departure! Complete Guide to New Oriental Express Xinjiang In-Depth Tour
After completing the third-generation carriage upgrade in 2026, the New Oriental Express has become a key choice for many tourists planning a Xinjiang tour, thanks to its higher comfort and more relaxed itinerary. Today, we will provide a clear overview from multiple dimensions, including suitable travel groups, cabin selection, itinerary reference, and price explanation.
✨ Core Introduction and Route Features of the New Oriental Express
All New Oriental Express routes use Urumqi as the hub. The upgraded carriages in 2026 feature folding bellows gangways and tight-lock couplers, which enhance running quietness and better withstand Xinjiang’s sandstorm weather, ensuring a smoother ride. The special train is equipped with a dome star-themed dining car, a kitchen-living car, and a multi-function entertainment car. During the journey, you won’t just stare out the window; you can also participate in intangible cultural heritage experiences like mulberry paper rubbing, and enjoy exclusive travel photography services. After the trip, you’ll receive an exclusive commemorative short video.
Route design is divided into a summer Northern Xinjiang in-depth route and an October Southern Xinjiang special route, covering over 20 core natural and cultural attractions in Xinjiang, including Keketuohai, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Pamir Plateau, and Tarim Poplar Forest. It adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, scenery moves with the train’ model, with most travel time scheduled at night, leaving full daytime hours for sightseeing without wasting time on long-distance bus transfers.
🛏 ️ Detailed Cabin Type Description
[New Oriental Express Noble Gold Diamond Three-Cabin] Luxury carriage, capacity of 6 people per car, recommended to have 1 car. Each car has 3 standard twin-bed cabins, some of which can be combined into a king-size bed. All cabins are equipped with a leisure double sofa, leisure table and chairs, bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, multi-functional storage space, leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Total cabin area is about 12 sqm, bathroom area 1.5 sqm, shower area 1.06 sqm. Bed sizes: king bed 2*1.7m, single bed 2*0.85m.
[New Oriental Express Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Cabin] Luxury carriage, capacity of 8 people per car, total of 5 cars. Each car has 4 standard twin-bed cabins, some can be combined into a king-size bed. All cabins are equipped with leisure table and chairs, bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, multi-functional storage space, leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Total cabin area is about 10 sqm, bathroom area 1.5 sqm, shower area 1.06 sqm. Bed sizes: king bed 2*1.7m, single bed 2*0.85m.
[New Oriental Express Boyue Gold Diamond Five-Cabin] Comfort carriage, capacity of 10 people per car, total of 7 cars. Each car has 5 cabins, each with a bathroom with separate wet and dry areas. Total cabin area is about 8 sqm, bunk bed sizes are both 2*0.78m, bathroom area 1.26 sqm, shower area 0.9 sqm.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary Reference
🚞 2026 New Departure! Complete Guide to New Oriental Express Xinjiang In-Depth TourDue to factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area openings, the itinerary may be reasonably changed by mutual agreement. The following is a basic itinerary reference:
👉 Quick Itinerary (Summer Edition)
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Keketuohai – New Oriental Express – Altay
Day 03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
Day 04:Hemu – Kanas
Day 05:Kanas – Chonghur – Colorful Beach – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining
Day 07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
Day 08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
After completing the third-generation carriage upgrade in 2026, the New Oriental Express has become a key choice for many tourists planning a Xinjiang tour, thanks to its higher comfort and more relaxed itinerary. Today, we will provide a clear overview from multiple dimensions, including suitable travel groups, cabin selection, itinerary reference, and price explanation.Day 09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan
Day 11:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express Special Train
Day 13:Turpan – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Farewell
👉 October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 01:Gather in Urumqi from various locations
Day 02:Special train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ruins – Karez – Grape Manor, evening special train to Ruoqiang
Day 03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Date Picking, evening special train to Hotan
Day 04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuancheng – Yulongkashi River Treasure Hunt – Grape Corridor – Walnut King Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
✨ Core Introduction and Route Features of the New Oriental ExpressDay 05:Special train to Shache – Yarkand Khan’s Palace – Amannisa Khan’s Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
Day 06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
Day 07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Dwellings, evening special train to Kuqa
Day 08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa King’s Mansion, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
Day 09:To Luntai, Tarim Poplar Forest, evening special train to Urumqi
Day 10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
Day 11:Urumqi – Farewell
💰 2026 Tour Dates and Price Reference
In 2026, the New Oriental Express will launch 2 new carriage sets: luxury and comfort. Among them, there is 1 luxury carriage with a capacity of 6 people, 5 luxury carriages with a capacity of 8 people, and 7 comfort carriages with a capacity of 10 people. The entire train has private bathrooms in cabins, paired with newly built dining cars, kitchen cars, and entertainment cars, offering high-end services. The overall livery is simple yet gorgeous, with colors flowing like silk, showcasing Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural charm.
The following are reference prices. Prices and availability may fluctuate with the schedule. Please refer to the contract or customer service confirmation. The final agreement is based on the signed contract between both parties:
All New Oriental Express routes use Urumqi as the hub. The upgraded carriages in 2026 feature folding bellows gangways and tight-lock couplers, which enhance running quietness and better withstand Xinjiang’s sandstorm weather, ensuring a smoother ride. The special train is equipped with a dome star-themed dining car, a kitchen-living car, and a multi-function entertainment car. During the journey, you won’t just stare out the window; you can also participate in intangible cultural heritage experiences like mulberry paper rubbing, and enjoy exclusive travel photography services. After the trip, you’ll receive an exclusive commemorative short video.May 6, May 14
Noble Gold Diamond (3 custom cabins) 59,999 RMB/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cabins) 54,999 RMB/person; Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cabins) 49,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Noble Gold Diamond (3 custom cabins) 67,999 RMB/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cabins) 62,999 RMB/person; Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cabins) 56,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Noble Gold Diamond (3 custom cabins) 69,999 RMB/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cabins) 63,999 RMB/person; Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cabins) 58,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. Mainly responsible for booking the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silu Mengxiang, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhi Nan, Changsan Jiao Zhi Xing, and other tourist trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
September 3
Noble Gold Diamond (3 custom cabins) 71,999 RMB/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cabins) 65,999 RMB/person; Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cabins) 59,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 30,000 RMB/person
October 15, October 25
Noble Gold Diamond (3 custom cabins) 44,999 RMB/person; Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cabins) 39,999 RMB/person; Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cabins) 36,999 RMB/person, third and fourth person 20,000 RMB/person
Route design is divided into a summer Northern Xinjiang in-depth route and an October Southern Xinjiang special route, covering over 20 core natural and cultural attractions in Xinjiang, including Keketuohai, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Pamir Plateau, and Tarim Poplar Forest. It adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, scenery moves with the train’ model, with most travel time scheduled at night, leaving full daytime hours for sightseeing without wasting time on long-distance bus transfers.📝 Booking Process Reference
1. Inquiry: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service or booking manager Yang Jia, inform them of the desired tour date, number of travelers, and preferred cabin type, and inquire about relevant precautions.
2. Availability Confirmation: Customer service will verify the availability for the corresponding tour date and any travel requirements, and inform the traveler.
3. Contract Signing: After both parties agree on the itinerary, price, and service content, sign a formal travel contract to protect both parties’ rights.
4. Payment: Pay the corresponding amount according to the contract’s agreed amount and time.
5. Tour Notice: 3-7 days before departure, staff will send a detailed tour notice, including meeting point, items to bring, and itinerary reminders.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact the customer service by phone or WeChat. For specific offline store addresses, consult customer service.
💡 Fee and Service Description
Included Items:
Accommodation costs for the selected cabin level
🛏️ Detailed cabin type description: First admission ticket fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary
All meal costs indicated in the itinerary, including meals on the special train and group meals during ground itineraries. Meals can be adjusted according to travelers’ tastes.
Ground itinerary transfer transportation costs
Tour guide services and exclusive butler services on the special train
Basic medical services from the accompanying medical team
Activity costs for intangible cultural heritage experiences and travel photography commemorations indicated in the itinerary
Excluded Items:
Round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi from various locations
Personal expenses not indicated in the itinerary, such as self-paid experience items and consumption within scenic spots
Single traveler supplement: For solo travelers, we will try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation
[New Oriental Express Noble Gold Diamond Three-Cabin] Luxury carriage, capacity of 6 people per car, recommended to have 1 car. Each car has 3 standard twin-bed cabins, some of which can be combined into a king-size bed. All cabins are equipped with a leisure double sofa, leisure table and chairs, bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, multi-functional storage space, leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Total cabin area is about 12 sqm, bathroom area 1.5 sqm, shower area 1.06 sqm. Bed sizes: king bed 2*1.7m, single bed 2*0.85m. Additional costs due to force majeure factors (e.g., weather, road conditions, policy changes)
Notes:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. All service content and rights and responsibilities are based on the signed formal travel contract. Relevant regulations comply with the Contract Law, Tourism Law, and other legal requirements.
👍 Advantages of Traveling on the New Oriental Express
Compared to other ordinary tourist trains or regular Xinjiang group tours, the New Oriental Express offers higher suitability:
Relaxed itinerary pace: Ample playtime each day without rushed schedules. Walking distances are optimized to avoid excessive fatigue.
Flexible dining options: The meal team can adjust flavors based on traveler needs, catering to those who prefer light diets.
Comprehensive service support: Each special train has an accompanying medical team with emergency equipment and common medications, allowing prompt treatment for any discomfort during the trip.
Compatible travel groups: Most New Oriental Express travelers prefer slow-paced, in-depth tours, ensuring a consistent travel rhythm without mutual rushing.
Hassle-free long-distance travel: Luggage can stay in your cabin throughout, eliminating the need to pack and move to hotels at each stop, saving significant energy.
Smooth and quiet ride: The upgraded third-generation carriages in 2026 use tight-lock couplers, reducing vibration and noise during travel, ensuring good rest quality even at night.
[New Oriental Express Xiyue Gold Diamond Four-Cabin] Luxury carriage, capacity of 8 people per car, total of 5 cars. Each car has 4 standard twin-bed cabins, some can be combined into a king-size bed. All cabins are equipped with leisure table and chairs, bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, multi-functional storage space, leisure reception area, and custom furniture. Total cabin area is about 10 sqm, bathroom area 1.5 sqm, shower area 1.06 sqm. Bed sizes: king bed 2*1.7m, single bed 2*0.85m.👥 Suitable Travel Groups
Retired seniors: Slow itinerary pace, comprehensive services, friendly to elderly travelers.
Travelers who cannot tolerate long bus rides: Most long-distance travel is by special train, with short ground transfer rides.
Family travelers: Whether with elderly or children, no need to frequently move luggage; relaxed itinerary.
Travelers seeking comfort: Cabins have bathrooms and complete facilities, like staying in a mobile hotel.
Travelers who enjoy in-depth tours: Itinerary covers core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, with intangible cultural heritage experiences for deeper cultural and scenic understanding.
🔥 Reasons for the New Oriental Express’s Popularity
First, comfortable hardware: All cabins have private bathrooms with separate wet and dry areas, no shared washing spaces, higher privacy and comfort. Dedicated dining and entertainment cars prevent monotony during the journey.
Second, well-designed itinerary: Adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model, traveling at night and playing during the day, turning wasted long-distance bus time into rest, with more playtime and fewer hotel changes, reducing travel fatigue.
Third, attentive service: Each car has a dedicated butler for any needs, plus an accompanying medical team for peace of mind.
Fourth, rich experiences: Beyond regular scenic visits, there are intangible cultural heritage activities like mulberry paper rubbing, and travel photography services to capture beautiful moments without worrying about taking photos.
Before traveling, it’s recommended to confirm relevant precautions in advance and prepare appropriate clothing based on the travel season. Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, bring a light jacket.
